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Jay Cole

Jay Cole,

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General Renault Twizy Now Available In Canada - $99/Month, Lease Only

Renault Twizy Now Available In Canada - $99/Month, Lease Only

The Renaul Twizy has arrived in North America, available starting this summer in Canada for $99 per month on a lease
By Jay Cole Apr 16 2016
General Tesla Model S Refresh Details: New Front Fascia, HEPA Filtration, Charger Upgrade, Colors

Tesla Model S Refresh Details: New Front Fascia, HEPA Filtration, Charger Upgrade, Colors

The Tesla Model S refresh includes a new front fascia, HEPA filtration, faster charging and new interior color choices
By Jay Cole Apr 12 2016
General Want Your Tesla Model 3 With A Front Grille? Suggests Abound, Even A Way To Make It Happen

Want Your Tesla Model 3 With A Front Grille? Suggests Abound, Even A Way To Make It Happen

Tesla' Elon Musk opened the door recently on twitter for soliciting ideas to improve on the recently released Model 3, and the Internet did not disappoint
By Jay Cole Apr 7 2016
General Toyota Prius Prime Options/Specs: Solar Panels, Fast Charging (regionally), Heat Pump And More

Toyota Prius Prime Options/Specs: Solar Panels, Fast Charging (regionally), Heat Pump And More

The new 2017 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in has some swell new features including a solar roof option, heat pump...even fast charging (if you live in Japan)
By Jay Cole Mar 26 2016
General Hyundai IONIQ Electric Has A 28 kWh Battery, 105 Miles Real Range

Hyundai IONIQ Electric Has A 28 kWh Battery, 105 Miles Real Range

Hyundai has released specs on the IONIQ Electric, and with a 28 mile battery and a 105 mile real world range, it is definitely a "city" EV
By Jay Cole Feb 21 2016
Sales Chevrolet Volt Sales Reach 2015 High In December

Chevrolet Volt Sales Reach 2015 High In December

With the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt still fresh on the market, GM's plug-in set a new 2015 sales high with more than 2,000 sold
By Jay Cole Jan 5 2016
Sales October 2015 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

October 2015 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

October showed slight growth from a year ago, aided by the arrival of the 2nd generation Chevrolet Volt and new plug-in BMW X5
By Jay Cole Nov 3 2015
Battery Tech LG Chem

LG Chem "Ticked Off" With GM For Disclosing $145/kWh Battery Cell Pricing - Video

Recent reports out of South Korea says that LG Chem is not happy that GM released costs of its upcoming cells to the public, as it undercuts existing deals
By Jay Cole Oct 23 2015
General BMW Starts Deliveries Of X5 xDrive40e To US, Configurator Now Live (Update)

BMW Starts Deliveries Of X5 xDrive40e To US, Configurator Now Live (Update)

The BMW X5 xDrive40e, starting from $62,100 (+$995 DST) with 13 miles of all-electric range, is now available to configure online in US, at dealers now!
By Jay Cole Oct 7 2015
General GM: Chevrolet Bolt Arrives In 2016, $145/kWh Cell Cost, Volt Margin Improves $3,500

GM: Chevrolet Bolt Arrives In 2016, $145/kWh Cell Cost, Volt Margin Improves $3,500

At GM's annual conference the company said the all-electric Bolt arrives in 2016, the cell costs inside were $145/kwh and the Volt margins have increased
By Jay Cole Oct 2 2015
General 2016 Nissan LEAF: 107 Miles EPA Range - Full Specs/Pricing

2016 Nissan LEAF: 107 Miles EPA Range - Full Specs/Pricing

The new 2016 Nissan LEAF now comes with 107 miles of all-electric range on the SV and SL trims, as well as some nifty new features inside
By Jay Cole Sep 10 2015
General 2016 Toyota Mirai:

2016 Toyota Mirai: "Do Not Refuel After 2029"?

The Toyota Mirai comes with an interesting warning in the US, a Do Not Refuel After message on back of refueling cap
By Jay Cole Sep 2 2015
General Tesla Model X Sig Series: 250 Miles Range, 60 in 3.8 seconds, $132,000 (Update)

Tesla Model X Sig Series: 250 Miles Range, 60 in 3.8 seconds, $132,000 (Update)

The Tesla Model X signature series specs released, 240 miles of range with a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds, 3.2 with ludicrous option
By Jay Cole Sep 1 2015
General Ford Opens Its Electric Car Patents To Peers - For A Price

Ford Opens Its Electric Car Patents To Peers - For A Price

Ford has announced it is offering up over 2,000 patents pertaining to electric vehicles - for a price
By Jay Cole May 29 2015
Sales Nissan LEAF Sales Strengthen In March, Takes All-Time US Plug-In Sales Lead

Nissan LEAF Sales Strengthen In March, Takes All-Time US Plug-In Sales Lead

After returning some fairly dismal sales results this winter, the Nissan LEAF sprung ahead in March while also taking the overall EV sales lead in Amercia
By Jay Cole Apr 1 2015
Chevrolet Bolt To Be Built In Michigan In October 2016, Opel

Chevrolet Bolt To Be Built In Michigan In October 2016, Opel "Companion" EV Coming Too (Updates)

The Chevrolet Bolt has been confirmed for production at GM's Orion Assembly plant in Michigan beginning in October 2016 by several sources
By Jay Cole Feb 5 2015
Sales Nissan LEAF Sales Fall In January 2015 For First Time In 2 Years In US

Nissan LEAF Sales Fall In January 2015 For First Time In 2 Years In US

After dominating the electric vehicle scene in the United States in 2014, can the Nissan LEAF run away with 2015 too?
By Jay Cole Feb 3 2015
General 2016 Chevrolet Volt LT & LTZ Trim Levels, Colors, And Interior Choices - Gallery

2016 Chevrolet Volt LT & LTZ Trim Levels, Colors, And Interior Choices - Gallery

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is available in two trim levels and many colors - the LT, and the LTZ. Both cloth and leather interiors are available
By Jay Cole Jan 13 2015
General Finally: Next Generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt Debuts - Full Specs

Finally: Next Generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt Debuts - Full Specs

General Motors has launched the next generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt. Now with 50 miles of range, 5 seats and a lot more!
By Jay Cole Jan 12 2015
Sales December 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

December 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

Plug-in electric vehicles shot higher in December lead by the Nissan LEAF and Tesla Model S. Overall sales for 2014 grew by more than 22%
By Jay Cole Jan 5 2015
Sales November 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

November 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

Plug-in electric vehicle sales look to rebound in November after falling just short of a 46th consecutive record month in October
By Jay Cole Dec 2 2014
Sales October 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

October 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

October EV sales in the US failed to match year-over-year numbers for the first time in history...mostly thanks to the lack of Prius PHV inventory
By Jay Cole Nov 3 2014
Sales September 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

September 2014 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report Card

Surging deliveries at Tesla helped push electric vehicles sales to a new all time high in September as the industry banks 45th consecutive record month
By Jay Cole Oct 1 2014
Charging How To Protect Your Nissan LEAF Level 1 Charger From Theft - video

How To Protect Your Nissan LEAF Level 1 Charger From Theft - video

Ever had your Nissan LEAF L1 charging cord stolen? Here is a video of how easily that can happen - and what you do to prevent it from happening to you.
By Jay Cole Oct 1 2014
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